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Pupils in North divided by income more than religion, says study

Pupils in North divided by income more than religion, says study

There is no point in ‘Séamus and William sitting together’ if they can’t read or write, seminar told

Fri May 15 2015 - 09:58
Louth school wins history competition with SS Dundalk project

Louth school wins history competition with SS Dundalk project

October 1918 sinking of ship investigated by primary school pupils in all-island contest

Thu May 14 2015 - 14:35
Ireland ranks 15th in global league table for maths, science

Ireland ranks 15th in global league table for maths, science

GDP would be boosted by 2.3 per cent if universal basic skill levels were achieved

Wed May 13 2015 - 18:15
Most  employers demand  2.1 degree of applicants - survey

Most employers demand 2.1 degree of applicants - survey

Degree grades the biggest determinant of whether graduates secure a job interview

Wed May 13 2015 - 18:15
Classroom internet access linked to much higher test scores

Classroom internet access linked to much higher test scores

Schools teaching design and graphics programme set to benefit from €7m in grants

Tue May 12 2015 - 20:21
Students told to get  guarantee before paying language schools

Students told to get guarantee before paying language schools

Department of Justice issues statement addressing concerns over regulation of sector

Tue May 12 2015 - 20:03
Unthinkable: Are parents entitled to rule their children?

Unthinkable: Are parents entitled to rule their children?

Parents must seek the ‘consent of the ruled’, argues political theorist Dr Allyn Fives

Tue May 12 2015 - 01:00
Over 500 retired teachers employed during last school year

Over 500 retired teachers employed during last school year

Department should take steps to ‘ensure newly-qualified teachers have first call’ - FF

Tue May 05 2015 - 12:38
Unthinkable: What’s the use of poetry?

Unthinkable: What’s the use of poetry?

Science ‘doesn’t do feelings’ but it should not ignore poetic truths, argues physicist and poet Iggy McGovern

Tue May 05 2015 - 06:00
Cog Notes: Could a third-level savings bond solve the fees problem?

Cog Notes: Could a third-level savings bond solve the fees problem?

The idea has been likened to an ‘SSIA for higher education’

Tue May 05 2015 - 05:00
Leaving Certificate old fashioned, claims report

Leaving Certificate old fashioned, claims report

Targeted reforms could reduce risk of overreliance on rote learning among students

Sat May 02 2015 - 06:00
Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Leaving Certificate points reform

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . Leaving Certificate points reform

Sat May 02 2015 - 00:03
Jan O’Sullivan signals further movement on junior cycle reform

Jan O’Sullivan signals further movement on junior cycle reform

Joint Managerial Body says evidence of discrimination lacking to justify admissions Bill

Fri May 01 2015 - 01:00
University rankings undermine access policies, conference hears

University rankings undermine access policies, conference hears

Impossible to compete ‘unless you have got billionaires on your doorstep’

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 20:24
‘Young university’ rankings: DCU up, Maynooth down

‘Young university’ rankings: DCU up, Maynooth down

DIT and Ulster University make top 100 for the up-and-coming third-level institutions

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 08:52
Leaving Cert exam papers ‘not very predictable’, says Minister

Leaving Cert exam papers ‘not very predictable’, says Minister

Claims Leaving Cert questions easy to predict deemed by research to be unfounded

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00
Leaving Cert overhaul: out with A, B, C in with 1, 2, 3

Leaving Cert overhaul: out with A, B, C in with 1, 2, 3

New points scale for CAO to be published in September under college entry revamp

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 12:46
Trinity English department ranked 32nd best in the world

Trinity English department ranked 32nd best in the world

Eight top 50 rankings for Irish universities highlights implicit strength of humanities

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 00:01
Department issues apology over incorrect teacher strike figures

Department issues apology over incorrect teacher strike figures

Figures raised questions about strength of teachers’ opposition to reforms

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 06:44
Unthinkable: How to deal with disagreement?

Unthinkable: How to deal with disagreement?

It’s not easy but there is a third way to the realist and relativist approaches to truth, says UCD professor of American philosophy Maria Baghramian

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 06:32
Cog Notes: The boss of the HEA slugs it out with academics

Cog Notes: The boss of the HEA slugs it out with academics

In his address, Tom Boland of the Higher Education Institute questioned academics on Irish universities’ commitment to Englightenment ideals

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 01:00
Mixed response to Leaving Cert points reform plan

Mixed response to Leaving Cert points reform plan

Anything that eases strain for students is worth it, say guidance councillors

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 16:26
Student grants facility opens for 2015/2016 applications

Student grants facility opens for 2015/2016 applications

Student Universal Support Ireland now accepting inquiries on college financial aid

Mon Apr 27 2015 - 16:18
EU-US trade deal to  undermine education as  ‘public good’

EU-US trade deal to undermine education as ‘public good’

Upheaval in third-level sector escalates on Monday with industrial action at Cork IT

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 16:48
Overseas aid to education down 10% since 2010

Overseas aid to education down 10% since 2010

Humanitarian funding to education in emergencies critically low, conference told

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 16:55
Alternatives to higher education needed, expert group advises

Alternatives to higher education needed, expert group advises

Number in universities and institutes of technology set to grow by 30 per cent

Thu Apr 23 2015 - 13:04
Students union accused of ‘fudge’ on reforming grant system

Students union accused of ‘fudge’ on reforming grant system

USI wants inequalities removed from grants system but seeks no move against ‘asset rich’

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 21:52
Waterford IT appoints new president at ‘important phase’ in its history

Waterford IT appoints new president at ‘important phase’ in its history

New management put in place after institute’s withdrawal from merger talks with IT Carlow

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 21:48
Almost one in three colleges ‘won’t hit performance targets’

Almost one in three colleges ‘won’t hit performance targets’

Universities seeking more fee-paying international students to boost finances, forum hears

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 19:31
Unthinkable: Is uncertainty such a bad thing?

Unthinkable: Is uncertainty such a bad thing?

We should not eradicate doubt but use it to our advantage, says philosopher Luciano Floridi

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 15:55
Cog Notes: ASTI youth outflank militants

Cog Notes: ASTI youth outflank militants

Two delegates from Fermoy branch make influential contribution at conference

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 05:00
Teacher boycott holds firm with  training sessions  cancelled

Teacher boycott holds firm with training sessions cancelled

Department says industrial action will harm current English students

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 22:46
Rush to e-learning may  fuel online plagiarism, warn lecturers

Rush to e-learning may fuel online plagiarism, warn lecturers

Union’s members express concerns over impact of technology on higher education

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 21:13
Too many courses on CAO, says HEA boss

Too many courses on CAO, says HEA boss

Universities backtrack on plan to reform ‘bewildering’ CAO system

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:04
Students get academics  to write their essays for €50 an hour

Students get academics to write their essays for €50 an hour

Universities increase measures to combat academic fraud as websites offer to do work

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
UCD agrees 50 year ‘free’ lease for Confucius Institute

UCD agrees 50 year ‘free’ lease for Confucius Institute

Building costing €7.4m being funded in part by Chinese and Irish government contributions

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 01:00
UCD academics query plan for ‘model’ Confucius Institute

UCD academics query plan for ‘model’ Confucius Institute

Terms of 50-year agreement for €7.4 million cultural centre ‘a good outcome’, says college

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 01:00
Dublin language school apologises for unpaid wages

Dublin language school apologises for unpaid wages

Modern Educational Centre blames ‘surprise’ reforms for creating turmoil

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 15:21
Concern over high rate of student grant appeals- Comptroller

Concern over high rate of student grant appeals- Comptroller

Staffing and outsourced costs for awards agency ‘significantly higher than envisaged’

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 15:36
Karen Buckley one of 2,000 Irish studying in UK each year

Karen Buckley one of 2,000 Irish studying in UK each year

Scotland a popular destination as no tuition fees charged to Irish students

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 12:33
Self-evaluation will strengthen schools, professor says

Self-evaluation will strengthen schools, professor says

John MacBeath voices support for new SSE process ahead of Dublin conference

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 22:00
IBEC condemns ‘heavy handed’ teacher union tactics

IBEC condemns ‘heavy handed’ teacher union tactics

Only a handful of non-unionised teachers have crossed the picket lines to date

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 19:53
Teachers boycott training as junior cycle protest escalates

Teachers boycott training as junior cycle protest escalates

Department criticises unions for impeding members from ‘professional development’

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 22:22
How did Jan O’Sullivan do at the teachers conferences?

How did Jan O’Sullivan do at the teachers conferences?

Minister hailed for her ‘great skill at defusing rows’ gets a merit badge from the unions

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 05:18
Grafton Street school becomes 13th private college to close

Grafton Street school becomes 13th private college to close

Students’ body warns against weakening of regulations to meet business demands

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 12:52
TUI backs off from solo run on junior cycle dispute

TUI backs off from solo run on junior cycle dispute

Teachers in further education threaten industrial action over ‘privatisation’ plan

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 17:15
Continuation of ‘Catholic first’ school policies criticised

Continuation of ‘Catholic first’ school policies criticised

Rule giving church dominant role in 90% of primary school patronage not changed in new Bill

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 12:31
ESRI: Scheme for needy schools should focus on urban areas

ESRI: Scheme for needy schools should focus on urban areas

Report notes current junior cycle creating ‘disengagement among working-class boys’

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 01:00
Standing ovation for Minister as she defends Sligo college staff

Standing ovation for Minister as she defends Sligo college staff

Croke Park hours of ‘great value’ to department, says senior official

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 01:00
Minister urges teachers to attend junior cycle training despite unions’ order

Minister urges teachers to attend junior cycle training despite unions’ order

TUI praises Jan O’Sullivan for making ‘a fairly good attempt’ to resolve dispute

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 01:00
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